Move over, Tesla! Swedish electric vehicles drive into UAE

Move over, Tesla! Swedish electric vehicles drive into UAE

The first Polestar Destination in the Emirates is planned to open to the public in Dubai later in 2022

Published: Tue 1 Mar 2022, 3:44 PM Last updated: Tue 1 Mar 2022, 3:55 PM

Sweden’s premium electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has driven into the UAE and has appointed Al-Futtaim Group as its representative in the region.

Globally, Polestar cars are purchased online through a simplified digital process, which is complemented by physical retail locations known around the world as Polestar Spaces and Polestar Destinations.

The first Polestar Destination in the UAE is planned to open to the public in Dubai later in 2022.

The company will initially roll out its fully-electric vehicle Polestar 2 which was the first car in the world to feature Google built-in.

The Android Automotive OS infotainment system provides a solid and adaptable digital environment for apps and vehicle functions to coexist and brings embedded Google services to a car for the first time – including the Google Assistant, Google Maps with support for electric vehicles and the Google Play Store. Natural voice control and an 11-inch touch screen display bring the new interface to life.

Currently, American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla dominates the local eco-friendly car market.

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